Lake Murray SC question
 

I recently moved to the area (Lexington/378 side). Where are the best boat ramps located? I have a couple small marinas nearby and the public ramp is down a back-road but seems to be mostly bass boats. I'll know for sure in a couple weeks but plan on putting a 28' boat in. Is the dam the best location? What hazards are at the ramps? The last thing I need to do is something stupid and end up as a thread on OSO!

Thanks!

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welcome to SC check out lakemurray.com i am sure mrs wigginitout will give you some good info and a few others on here there is two good marina's i here up around the irmo side from the damn they supposed to be the better ramps

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PM board member Jan and ask him. He can tell you the best ramps on the Lexington side to launch from. I could tell you on the Chapin/Irmo/Newberry side but I haven't launched anything on the Lexington side in awhile.

The dam may be OK during the week but that place is a zoo loaded with weekend wally's on the weekends and the summer.

Welcome to the neighborhood :drink:

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I think you will find that most of the Lake Murray OSO crowd prefers Lighthouse Marina (including myself). The Poker Run is soon, and I'm sure you will meet everyone then. Welcome to Lake Murray.

Watch for me in my 30' Phantom.

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Thanks for the welcome and input! I had a feeling the dam area was overloaded. I'm hoping to put in on the Lexington side as seems it takes longer to get around the lake versus riding in a boat across.....

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Phantom, i'm making the trek down with my AT. Looking forward to it. See you there :D

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GQ, welcome to Lexington. I live off of 378 down Wise Ferry Rd (about 2miles from Ben Satcher Ford). The Best Landing is Koon Landing down Shore road. It has 2 wide ramps and deep water. The problem is if you get there past 11:00 am on Sat. mornings parking gets rare. The same can be said of Light House Marina on the Irmo side, just not enough parking.

Give me a call at work and I can answer any questions about the area.

803-345-4706 wk.

Jan

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I'll be there Sunday the 20 Th. to do the Pre-Run !!!! Dave Warden

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Nice looking boat Phantom. Can't wait to see it in person and hope to make the poker run. We'll see how the work schedule goes...

Jan --- I'll try to give you a call this week. I'm just a couple miles further out. Thanks for the info on ramps. Looks like I'll just have to get up early on Saturdays!

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Welcome to the neighborhood, I live downtown @ school during the cold months, and Myrtle Beach in the summers. Where is Cat? I can't believe she hasn't chimed in yet to welcome you...I'm sure if she sees this message in the AM she will fill you in on all the happenings. There is a pretty good crowd from Lake Murray on here.

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Sorry...I've been outside enjoying the gorgeous weather we were having this past weekend! :D

Welcome GQ! :drink: As everyone else has said, the Lighthouse Marina is probably the best place to launch your boat from. The Lake Murray Marina also has a nice ramp (but, both of these are on the Irmo side of the dam).

I also agree that Jan would be your best source for info on the Lexington side of the lake.

I hope you can make the poker run on April 30. We will also be hosting a "Meet & Great Party" at the Lighthouse Marina on Friday, April 29 from 6PM to 10 PM. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

We look forward to meeting you! :drink:
Cat

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Hey Jon~
You still gonna make the St. Pat's party at Five Points? Kenneth and I will be there until around 6 PM and then make our way back to Chapin for the Oyster Roast/Street Party. :evilb: :drink: We'll end the day at the Tipsy Toad with the rest of the gang.

Let me know if you can make it out!

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Hey Phantom1 What Kind Of Power Do You Have In That Boat? How Do You Like It With The #5? How Does It Run?

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Thanks to all for the welcome and I look forward to meeting you! I appreciate the invite to the "meet & greet" for the poker run and will try to make it (provided I'm not chasing the kids to soccer!). Should be a fun summer on the water with the lake back up......

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GQ, call me on my cell 803-413-0769. I left your work # at my office.

Jan